Methodologies in American Studies

February 14-17, 2013

Target group: doctoral students and young scholars with Ph.D.s
in the humanities and social sciences affiliated with universities in Central/Eastern Europe, who are seeking new theoretical approaches and critical tools

Description: members of the Polish Association for American Studies will offer a series of 3-hour workshop sessions on contemporary methodologies in American studies.
Participants will also have a have a chance to seek advice from the instructors on problems related to their research projects.

The workshop format requires that all participants read the assigned set of materials in advance. Reading materials for each workshop session will be made available online by 1 January, 2012.

Eligibility: The workshop is open to young scholars who are either working on their doctoral dissertations or have recently received a Ph.D., and who are affiliated with an institution of higher education in Central/Eastern Europe.

Since the number of participants is limited to 20, the organizers reserve the right to select the applications based on geographic and academic criteria.

In order to apply, please send a CV and a 300-word statement explaining why you would like to take part in the workshop
to: dferens@poczta.onet.pl Deadline: December 10, 2012